Stabbing victims ride River Line to evade attackers

By
Brian Dzenis, The Trentonian

Friday, July 12, 2013

TRENTON — Police say two city men suffered cuts and stab wounds after being chased by a group of men Thursday night.

The two victims were walking on Home Avenue near Jersey Street around 9:40 p.m. when they were surrounded by a group of five to eight men. When the victims noticed one of the suspects carrying a knife, they took off running. The chase led the victims to the McDonald’s on the 600 block of Cass Street, which was near a River Line light rail station. The victims, who were 27 and 39 respectively, escaped their attackers by hopping on the light rail train. They realized they were injured while on the train, Lt. Stephen Varn said.

One victim was stabbed in his torso while the other was cut on his left forearm. Both injuries are considered non-life threatening. The incident is being considered an aggravated assault and not a robbery, although it currently remains unknown what prompted the attack, Varn said.

Anyone with information regarding the stabbing can call the Trenton Police confidential tipline at (609) 989-3663 or the Crime Stoppers tipline at (609) 278-8477.

Those wishing to text a tip regarding the stabbing can send a message labeled TCSTIPS to Trenton Crime Stoppers at 274637.